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Giveaway: Fair Isle Scarf by Mati Ventrillon

By Mavis Butterfield on -

Update: This Giveaway Is Now Closed

If you’ve been keeping up with my blog this year then you most likely know that in January, I went on a nearly month long adventure to Scotland ALL BY MYSELF.

And as with any journey, getting there was half the fun. I took all manner of transportation getting there too! Buses, big planes, small planes, taxies and even an overnight ferry from Aberdeen to the Shetland Islands. Every leg of the journey was so much fun! 

The main part of my trip though was to the tiny island of Fair Isle {home of Fair Isle sweater and pretty much everything knitting related} where I stayed at the Fair Isle Studio.

On the second to last day on the island, I had tea with Mati Ventrillon as well as a few other Fair Isle knitters. 

Not only does Mati create the most amazing sweaters and scarves, she also wrote a book {complete with patterns!} on Fair Isle knitting. {You can find her website HERE.}

Each holiday season I like to give away a few of my favorite things that I’ve discovered over the past year. And this year, I’ve decided to give away all handmade items I’ve purchased directly from the makers.

Which leads me to today’s giveaway post!

Giveaway #1

One lucky person will win a hand knit Fair Isle scarf by Mati Ventrillon {just like the one pictured above}.

Giveaway #2

And one lucky person will win a copy of Mati’s book; Knitting From Fair Isle. 

I figured not everyone is a knitter, and some people would rather win a scarf and others would want the book so they could make their own scarf. In any event, I was happy to support a small business and see the purchase go directly to the artist. 

All you have to do to enter this giveaway is let me know if you are interested in receiving Mati’s Fair Isle Scarf or her book, Knitting From Fair Isle. That’s it. That’s all you have to do. 

Life, it’s pretty complicated sometimes, so I like to keep my giveaways pretty simple around here. Scarf or book… You choose!

Rules:

1 entry per person/ip address. If you cheat, you will totally be disqualified. {Comments may take an hour or two to be cleared, so please be patient}.

This giveaway ends Saturday, December 2nd @8 pm EST and the winner will be announced on Sunday, December 3rd. You will be notified via email and have 48 hours to claim your prize. If you do not claim your prize within 48 hours, the prize will be forfeited.

This giveaway prize can be shipped anywhere in the world.

Good Luck! I hope you win!

~Mavis

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Comments

    • Carol OReilly says

      Hi
      I agree this is a fabulous scarf and the work that has gone I to it can be clearly seen making it a treasure… wow and to have this opportunity to enter into a competition to win it is a delight, thank you

  3. Karen A. says

    I would love the scarf! My grandmother tried to teach me knitting when I was little, but I hadn’t the knack/patience…

    • Linda says

      The scarf is a work of Art,I would feel so lucky if I was to win this beautiful scarf. Thank you. What a kind idea.

    • Laura Brown says

      What a wonderful giveaway! I am a knitter, and the book would be lovely (but I would love the scarf too)! If I *had* to choose, I would take the scarf.

  29. Denise Heater says

    As a crocheter who also knits, fair isle knitting is aspirational for me. With this spectacular scarf wrapped around me, I can dream of a day managing two colors on my needles at a time.

  33. Alice Damsteegt says

    I would love to win the scarf. I can knit only a little bit so I’m guessing that a book is out of my league.

  38. Lynn from NC Outer Banks says

    My mother, a lifelong knitter at 92, has tried to teach me to knit on 3 different occasions, to no avail 🙁 So the book would be wasted on me, but I would love that gorgeous scarf. Thanks for giving us the chance to own it Mavis.

  50. Kristi says

    What a stunning scarf and book! I would love to enter for the book. I’ve been a novice knitter for years. Perhaps looking at the beautiful pictures will inspire me to attempt a project a little out of my comfort zone .

  60. Pauline in Upstate NY says

    Mavis, I think your give-away falls into the category of “generous and creative kindness” – thank you for doing this!

    I do like to knit simple things, but realistically the chances of my actually taking on a Fair Isle project are pretty small, so the scarf would thrill me! (And remind me to keep my own goal of a trip to Scotland on the bucket list!)

  61. Deb W. says

    The book would make a lovely gift for my daughter who knits. She is completely self-taught and a stunning book like that would be a wonderful way to step up to the next challenge.
    You are beyond generous to do such a giveaway for us as your readers!
    God bless!

  65. Carla says

    That scarf would be amazing to own! I would love it!!

    If I got the book, though, I would give it to my knitting sister who would make good use of it!

  67. Sandra says

    I’d love the book, I learned to knit when I was 8 years old, and I want to knit this winter, so this book will come handy 🙂

  73. Andrea In SLC says

    Oh the book please! I’ve knitted plain scarves in the past and am trying to learn how to knit socks. I would love to learn this type of knitting too! Thanks Mavis!

  74. Julie says

    How beautiful! I would love to win the scarf. (The book looks beautiful, too, but I don’t kit.). Thank you,

  78. Katherine “L” says

    The Beautiful Scarf….Please & Thank You…
    Winter arrived overnight along with a FOOT of Snow…..Brrrrr!

  80. Tanya Erickson says

    I would love to win the book! I enjoy stranded knitting and need to make one of those incredible sweaters!

  87. Amy Powell says

    I would love the scarf. I have just started knitting again but I don’t think I will reach her level. Thank you

  88. Rose P says

    I would love the scarf as a birthday present which is the day before the drawing..☺️ Thanks Mavis.

  90. Marlene says

    OMG! The scarf is so beautiful, I would absolutely love to win that. You are so generous with your giftaways.

  99. Diana says

    I would love the book, it looks beautiful! My daughter and I both knit and spin our own yarn. We have a neighbor with alpacas so we have a local source for wool. My daughter recently bought a walking spinning wheel that was 200 years old and had it refurbished! I have an Ashford spinning wheel, it is so relaxing to spin yarn!

  100. Barbara says

    The scarf please. I knit, but couldn’t knit that scarf to save my life! It’s 9 degrees f here today and I’m wearing a scarf indoors.

  103. laura says

    this is such a hard decision but as i have decided to get back to my knitting i will have to choose the book (and hope the scarf pattern is included!!)!! thank you for doing this give a way and introducing me to another knitter!!

  104. Dena Wessels says

    Thank you for doing the give aways. i would choose the book, as I have a friend who knits and would like to gift her the book!

  105. Sarah says

    Thank you for highlighting a beautiful place, and handmade products, supporting artists plus heritage skills is amazing.
    I would love the scarf please, as I’m not a knitter but can appreciate the skill that went into making it, maybe someday I will get there.

  106. Meg C says

    That scarf is gorgeous – would love to own it & trumpet to the world that it came from a small business on Fair Isle!

  107. Shana says

    Oh, thank you for such a generous giveaway! I would love either, but I have to admit the scarf is a work of art. Scarf, please.

  115. Patty Ryan says

    I love that you support makers and their craft. I would love the Fair Isle book to share with my daughters.
    Happy Holidays!

  116. Melonie K. says

    I would love the book – I need to get back to knitting again, and have never attempted Fair Isle. 2024 could be the year!

    Thank you for the opportunity! <3

  121. Janis says

    The book is lovely, but I’m no longer able to knit because of Rheumatoid Arthritis, so the scarf would be wondereful.

  125. Samantha B says

    I cannot decide between the two! The scarf is stunning, but that book would make a great gift for some knitters in my life.

  128. Donna says

    I’d love to win the book.im just starting in colorwork and that would be an amazing tool. Thank you

  135. Nancy S says

    I love to knit but it would take me forever to make one of these beauties, so please enter me for the scarf!

  136. Linda S. says

    I knit “basic” things, so would never be able to follow the book, but I love, love, love (and envy) anyone who can knit something like that gorgeous scarf!! The scarf, please.

  137. Lindsey says

    The scarf, please, as I am totally lacking in knitting skills—Grandma’s attempts to teach me failed.

  138. Vicky says

    What a lovely scarf to remember Fair Isle and all the wonderful things you shared with us from your adventure there. Please add me to the list for a chance to win the scarf. Thank you!

  151. Angie Simonton says

    I am a crocheter, but I desperately want to be a knitter too. I would love to have that beautiful scarf. Thank you for such a fun contest and for supporting small businesses/artists.

  152. Christine says

    Hello! That scarf looks wonderful! I’m looking to go on a Scotland adventure myself in the next year or two. I loved reading all about your travels!

  153. Gail C. says

    You’re so generous with your knowledge and your experiences. Now you’re once again offering beautiful gifts. I would love to win the scar but, if not, thank you for sharing her website.

  154. Pat says

    The book would make a wonderful gift for my niece who’s taught herself to knit and is busy knitting socks for family Christmas gifts. She’d love it – another challenge for her.

  155. Vickie says

    Would love the scarf – beautiful! How kind of you to have such fantastic give aways. Your trip sounds amazing, too. Blessings this Christmas season . . .

  156. Deborah Hasdorff says

    I cannot knit but I love the scarf. I love your blog – favorite series was on the AGA!

  162. Marlene says

    The scarf, it’s really beautiful. I used to have a fair isle sweater, when I was much younger. I loved it.
    Thanks for the opportunity, Mavis.

  163. Lita K Bodemer says

    I would love to win the scarf ad I am a cantor in my church and it would be nice to keep my throat warm and show it’s beauty to our congregation.

  171. Mary says

    I would love to win the scarf. I have dreams of knitting again some day, but think it might be a dream (haven’t knitted in 40 years.) Thank you for all these fun giveaways. You are awesome.

  184. Jen says

    I would love that beautiful scarf! Mavis—your blog brings joy to so many—including me! Thank you for being a bright light in a sometimes very dark world!

  185. Pam Kaufman says

    I would love to have Mati’s beautiful scarf. I wish I could knit my own scarf but unfortunately I have never been able to learn to knit. I’ve tried but just couldn’t seem to pick it up.

  195. Amy S says

    I’d love the scarf. It would be the most beautiful piece of clothing I’ve ever had! Thanks for the giveaway!

  196. Gwenn from Wisconsin says

    Mavis – my choice would be the scarf. I live in Eastern Wisconsin where it is a balmy 21 right now, that scarf would come in mighty handy and make me look stylish when I’m all bundled up walking the dogs.

    While I have taught myself to crochet since covid, knitting still stumps me…kinda like playing the piano.

  197. Melinda says

    The scarf, please—it is so timeless and beautiful! I enjoyed following your Fair Isle adventure

  199. james ferguson says

    I am not a knitter, but I would like either the book or the scarf. Both would be gifts for my wife. I have followed your blog for several years and enjoy reading it. Hope you have a great Christmas!

    james

  200. Tracy says

    Gorgeous scarf, please! I wore Fair Isle sweaters all through high school and college. They’re coming into fashion again; I see them in catalogues now. I wish I’d kept my sweaters! Very cool.

  201. Wendy says

    Oh I would definitely pick the scarf!! I tried knitting myself a long time ago and I couldn’t stick with it. She does amazing work!

  202. Joy B says

    I would love to win the book! My daughter loves knitting and it would be a great book to give her at Christmas.

  203. Kathy Brown says

    Oh my! I would LOVE to win the scarf from Fair Isle. It’s stunning! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win!

  209. Amber Tan says

    I’m glad you’re bringing attention to the beautiful craftsmanship from Fair Isle! I would absolutely LOVE to have the book

  210. Debby Timson says

    I would so like to receive Mati’s book. It has been a while, but I can knit. Thanks for your stories.

  213. Celeste says

    I would love to wrap the craftsmanship and love around me on our chilly New England nights. Thank you for sharing this.

  215. Mary O. says

    I would love the scarf! I wish I could knit but have yet to learn how. I loved following your trip, especially after doing a DNA test that showed almost one-third Scottish. I hope to travel there one day!

  217. Lori says

    My goodness that scarf is beautiful but I would love the book more. That way I can make many scarfs and pay it forward by giving them away. Just like I done in the past with making mittens for the local mitten tree in town. Thank You Mavis!

  221. Joyce Dvorak says

    You are so kind to do this! Thank you. I would like the book, if chosen. I’ve been knitting and crocheting for about ten years now. Fair isle is like paint by numbers in yarn!

  222. Ashley says

    This year I’d probably say the scarf. While I usually end up speed knitting one thing each winter, that hasn’t happened since the babes were born

  225. Patti says

    I am a knitter and would love the Knitting From Fair Isle book. I enjoyed seeing your pictures from that visit so much. On my bucket list.

  229. Elizabeth C Smith says

    I would love love love that gorgeous scarf!! Thank you for this chance!!

    Ever since you went on that trip I’ve been researching the Scottish Isles, so beautiful, hope I can go someday.

  231. HollyG says

    The scarf please if I’m lucky. I’d love to try a pattern fro the book, but I don’t think I knit well enough.

  235. Kellie Ann Deitz says

    So hard to choose! I would love either one! But, I think if I had to choose, then I would choose the book! Thank you! Such a great giveaway!

  237. Sue S. says

    Please add me to the scarf list thank you! I am a patron of Rachel Challoner and a big fan of Fair Isle. Thank you Mavis! You’re so generous!

  238. mm1970 says

    Aww…this is great! I loved reading about your trip. Don’t pick me. I live in So Cal so I don’t need a scarf, and my knitting skillz do not warrant the book. (More of a crocheter/ quilter).

  245. GrannyB says

    I have tried knitting a few times and that scarf is beyond my knitting skills, so I would be blessed to win that beautiful piece.

    • Judy says

      I’m a knitter and I would love her book so I could make many scarfs in various colors! Thank you Mavis.!

  249. Sue says

    Scarf would be lovely!
    Supporting artist and craftsmen are the best.
    Would be great for granddaughter in the cold north Colorado
    State college.

  260. Laura S says

    I would love the scarf the details are beautiful! It’s cold up where I live and it’s been a stressful year. It would put a smile on my face for sure.

  261. Ricardo Dungca says

    I would love to win the scarf (in Grey, please) for my wife, who has aphasia as a result of a stroke in November 2020. Winning it would give her a big reason to smile and not worry too much about the things she cannot do anymore around the house. Were it not for her stroke, she would have liked to pick up knitting and maybe even rug-pulling. She studied at a high school run by Salesian nuns who taught them sewing, crocheting and other useful skills.

    • Heather says

      Woops! That should be an exclamation point not a question mark at the end of ‘work of art’. Lol!

    • Kim says

      I live just a bit south of the bridge, Debi. It’s pretty snowy here in northern MI right now, too!

  284. Paula A Dearr says

    Have been saving for a trip to Scotland.
    The scarf would keep me warm until I’m able to get there!

  294. Heather K says

    I would love the book. Thinking it will prompt me to return to knitting & the yarn in my “knitting closet”.

  301. Margie says

    I would love either of these! I haven’t learned fair isle knitting (yet). That scarf though…wowza!

  304. Joan Flanigan-Clarke says

    I would love the scarf, but being a knitter, I could make so that matches my new winter coat using the lovely patterns in the book.

    Thank you for the prizes and your enjoyable blog.
    Joan

  309. Cindy Britten says

    Hello Mavis,
    I have followed your blog for about 12 years. Ever since we left Juneau, Alaska and moved to Oregon.
    We now live outside of Vancouver WA.
    Closer to our daughter and baby grandson.
    I have enjoyed your writings so much and this is the first time I have commented, mostly because I am trying to learn to knit myself
    So, in saying that I would love either the knitting book or the scarf. They are both pretty incredible.
    I am certainly far from knitting anything like this but I am determined to try! A dear friend, also from Juneau who she and her husband moved to WA, is a master knitter. She is my support and teacher.
    We have known each for over 30 years.
    Anyway, thanks for the daily posts, even if and when you would like a break.
    I love all that you share and I hope to get to beautiful Maine some day!!
    Happy Holidays!

  310. Nancy M. says

    The scarf, Thank you
    It is an artwork of a design & so was the photo.
    Unfortunately, the website says it’s temporarily closed to orders right now.

  311. Rhea Strauser says

    I would like the scarf, please. My mom taught me to knit at the age of four, some seventy years ago. I love the Fair Isle style of knitting but have never quite been able to pull it off on my own.

  326. Allison Kitfield says

    Many of my favorite things are from trips I’ve taken. While I’ve never been to Scotland, following your Fair Isle adventure almost makes me feel like I have
    , and I can only imagine the wool of the beautiful sheep you so often photographed. My HH has finally manned up to wearing scarves, and since he’s always cold I’d love to give this one to him. Thanks for doing these fun giveaways, and for the way you share yourself and your life on this blog.:

  329. Sandy says

    Wow! Both are beautiful. I’d love the scarf, but I am a knitter so I’d be happy with the book too!

  330. Alison Maniex says

    As it is only 11/282023 in beautiful Michigan, the temp was below 0 with snow, a Fair Isle scarf would greatly be appreciated!
    Alison

  334. Katherine Donovan says

    An entiire month in Scotland all by yourself? That’s awesome! I few year ago I stayed at Myrtle Beach for a month by myself (i live near Chicago). I really got to know myself! 🙂

    If I win, I’d like the scarf, Thanks!

  338. JENNIFER says

    I would love the Scarf, it looks so Warm & Cozy-as well as being Beautiful! Plus looks nice and long and being tall a long scarf is a major plus!

  339. Gigi says

    Book please! I taught myself to knit because it was challenging. I learned to knit two socks at once. Seriously, my next challenge was to learn fair isle. I love the hats.

  342. Jenn says

    My daughter (12 years old) is teaching herself how to knit, so the book would be wonderful for her! Thank you!!

  349. Dena M says

    Thank you for this giveaway. You are very generous. I would love to win the book. I learned to knit many years ago and would love to challenge myself with fair isle knitting.

  358. Karen Bream says

    I would be 1 happy Scottish/Irish lassie( by decent) if I were able to wear the scarf ! Beautiful and generous of you!

  363. Kathy says

    The scarf is a work of art. I’m a knitter, but impatient with tiny stitches, but I sure appreciate someone else’s detailed craftsmanhip!

  367. Laura Arnett says

    The book would be like an adventure- just like the one you tackled. I’m in awe of your zest for learning and living. I pray that one day soon I can be able to run around and enjoy every moment the way you so effortlessly do. Thank you for taking me along with yours. I would absolutely pick the book!

  368. Laura says

    I’d love the scarf. I wish I could use the book, but I’ve tried many times to learn how to knit and I’ve never been successful.

  371. JB says

    I would be delighted to receive the scarf! I do know how to knit, but the intricacy of this design is a bit beyond my skill level. Thanks so much!

  384. Dawn Newark says

    The scarf is gorg! Love it, and loved reading along with you during your adventure to Fair Isle!

    Dawn

  391. Beth says

    Thank you for doing a great giveaway and highlighting such wonderful artists! I’d love to win the scarf!

  393. Betsy Hildebrand says

    OMG! What a difficult choice, I want them both! I guess I’ll say I want the book, so I can have lots of scarves : )

  396. Juled says

    I would love to win the scarf. But if it’s already gone, perhaps the book would be good impetus to learn to knit

  403. Lisa Hawks says

    I would love to receive Mati’s Fair Isle Scarf! Thank you for giving such a beautiful thing away!

  405. Eileen Chappel says

    I am always looking forward to read your blogs and your wonderful adventures. I laughed and cried with you during the growing season this year. You always make it bright and light no matter the obstacles.
    ** I would really love the handmade scarf if you pick my name. Thank you

  410. Karen says

    I would like the scarf, I do not know how to knit and if I did I could never make anything as nice as the one you are giving away. Thank you.

  411. Cari says

    Hello, Mavis:
    I would love Knitting From Fair Isle. The book looks rich and beautiful.

    Thank you,
    Cari F.

  412. Amanda says

    Oh that scarf!! Such a beautiful talent, I would love to wear that this winter.
    Thank you Mavis for the opportunity!

  414. Barbara says

    The scarf would do me well at my new location on the side of a mountain in central PA. It’s cold here. !

  424. Kristen L Hansen says

    I’d love the scarf! Although I have to admit the photos in that book are so gorgeous, they make me want to take up knitting 🙂

  429. Nancy Risch says

    I would love to win the beautiful scarf, (and unfortunately, I’ve never figured out how to knit).

  430. Joan M Richard says

    The scarf is beautiful. I love that it is from Scotland, my grandparents are from Gretna and Edinburgh. I loved listening t them when I was younger. Thank you for this opportunity.

  442. Monika Gray says

    Wow! You had 227 replies on the first day and 447 today!
    I would love to win that beautiful scarf.

  444. Deanna Roche says

    My great-aunt taught me to knit when I was young -but I never excelled at it! I would love to win the scarf.

  445. Johannah says

    I would love to have the scarf. A Knitter I am not and do appreciate the work of those who are skilled!

  451. LisaMarie says

    The book is my choice!

    I’m never not knitting and I admire her work. May need to gift myself a copy if I dont win

    P.s. fun idea and thank you for supporting individual creators!

  454. Cathi says

    That scarf is divine. I would love to win that because there’s no real hope my knitting would ever get that good!

  465. pam says

    I’d love the Fair Isle Scarf ! Even though I have wanted to learn how to knit, without a person to instruct me at this time, having the scarf is even better! Thanks Mavis!

  478. Chela says

    I would love a scarf. I have a work in progress knitted scarf but learned quilting and never went back.

  481. Maxine Howell says

    The scarf please – it’s beautiful and would be great in Canada for Christmas with my family.

  487. Julie Britton says

    I would want the scarf. Tried and tried to learn to knit but I just never got the hang of it.

  488. Doreen Vetter says

    I would love the scarf please! The book looks amazing but my queue is long!!

    Thank you for the amazing offer.

  492. Tracy W says

    The scarf please, it’s absolutely beautiful. If I don’t win, I may order one anyway. I had forgotten about this artist until your giveway. I love supporting local or small business instead of the big box.

    Thank you!

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